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Lisa Kron is a writer and performer best known for her work in the theater world. Born in Ann Arbor, Michigan in 1961, Kron grew up in Lansing and attended Kalamazoo College before moving to New York City in the early 1980s.
Kron began her career as a performance artist, creating and performing her own solo pieces in downtown Manhattan venues. Her work drew on her experiences as a lesbian and as a member of the Jewish community, and often explored themes of identity and family.
In the early 1990s, Kron began to transition to playwriting, and her work quickly gained recognition in the theater world. Her first play, "101 Humiliating Stories," premiered in 1993 at the Public Theater in New York City. The play, which was based on Kron's own experiences, was a critical success and marked Kron as a rising star in the theater world.
Kron's next play, "2.5 Minute Ride," premiered in 1996 at the La Jolla Playhouse in California before moving to New York City's Public Theater. The play, which chronicled Kron's travels with her father to Auschwitz and to a Cleveland amusement park, earned Kron an Obie Award and a Drama Desk Award.
In 2004, Kron collaborated with composer Jeanine Tesori on the musical "Fun Home," which was based on Alison Bechdel's graphic memoir of the same name. Kron wrote the book and lyrics for the show, which premiered at the Public Theater before moving to Broadway in 2015. "Fun Home" was a critical and commercial success, earning five Tony Awards including Best Musical.
Kron continued to work in the theater world throughout the 2010s, writing and performing in a number of plays and musicals. In 2014, she premiered "In the Wake" at the Berkeley Repertory Theatre in California. The play, which explored the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, earned Kron a Guggenheim Fellowship and an OBIE Award.
Kron's most recent work is the play "The Good Book," which she co-wrote with playwright and director Heidi Schreck. The play premiered at the Berkeley Repertory Theatre in 2018 before moving to the Court Theatre in Chicago. "The Good Book" explores the history and meaning of the Bible, and features a large and diverse cast of characters.
In addition to her work in the theater world, Kron has also worked extensively in television and film. She has written for and appeared on a number of television shows, including "The L Word," "Six Feet Under," and "The Big C." She has also appeared in a number of films, including "The Savages" and "This Is Where I Leave You."
Kron's work has been recognized with numerous awards and honors throughout her career. In addition to the awards mentioned above, she has received a Guggenheim Fellowship, a MacArthur "Genius" Grant, and a Tony Award nomination for Best Book of a Musical for "Fun Home."
Overall, Lisa Kron's work in the theater world has been marked by her willingness to explore difficult and complex themes, and to do so with humor, insight, and compassion. She has become one of the most respected and admired voices in contemporary theater, and her work continues to inspire and challenge audiences around the world.

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Lisa Kron STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Signature Theater Off-Broadway Production, 2024
Chorus

[Off-Broadway]
2007
Performer [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2006
Lisa

Lisa

[Off-Broadway]
2005
Con

[Off-Broadway]
2004
Dr. Emma Brookner [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
2004
Herself

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1999
Performer [Replacement]

Performer [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
1999
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1998
Miriam Miller/Babe/Mom #1/Ftatateeta/Rabbi Sharon

[Off-Broadway]
1997
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1994
Peaches Martin

[Off-Broadway]
1994
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1993
Damwell Maxwell/Baroness

Lisa Kron Productions

 
[London, 2018]
Playwright
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Book and Lyrics

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THE SOUND OF MUSIC & More Set for Redhouse 2024-25 Season

Redhouse Arts Center has revealed its 24/25 season and new ticket packages with special pricing (available through March 29, 2024). See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

FUN HOME Comes to Elmwood Playhouse of Nyack, NY

Elmwood Playhouse of Nyack, NY will be presenting Fun Home, winner of Tony Awards for Best Musical, Best Book, and Best Original Score. Performances run March 15 through April 13.

Lean Ensemble Theatre Presents the Tony Award-Winning Musical FUN HOME

Experience the Tony Award-winning musical FUN HOME, as it brings Alison's journey of self-discovery and family understanding to Hilton Head Island at Lean Ensemble Theatre.

Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Lynn Ahrens and More Will Celebrate Women's History Month at 54 Below

54 BELOW will present Songs From Women At The Table on March 4, 2024 at 7:00 and 9:30pm. The 7:00pm performance will also be livestreamed.

Taylor Mac, Janice Amaya & More to Star in Sarah Ruhl's ORLANDO at Signature Theatre

Signature Theatre has revealed the cast of Spotlight Resident Sarah Ruhl’s Orlando, adapted from Virginia Woolf’s novel and directed by Will Davis.

Danny Burstein, Andrea Martin & More to Join 34th Annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre Ceremony

The Kleban Foundation will present the 34th annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre on Monday, February 5 at 4PM in a private ceremony (by invitation only) hosted by ASCAP and BMI at New World Stages.

Rona Siddiqui and Lisa Loomer Receive 2024 Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre

The Kleban Foundation has announced the recipients of the 34th annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre. The 2024 Kleban Prize for the most promising musical theatre lyricist has been awarded to Rona Siddiqui. The 2024 Kleban Prize for the most promising musical theatre librettist has been awarded to  Lisa Loomer.

New Village Arts Presents FUN HOME This February

New Village Arts (NVA), North County's cultural hub, announces its first production of the new year, the coming of age musical FUN HOME based on the graphic novel by Alison Bechdel, with book and lyrics by Lisa Kron and music by Jeanine Tesori.

FUN HOME: 10th Anniversary Reunion Concert to Take Place at Joe's Pub

On January 8 at 6:30PM and 9:30PM, Joe's Pub will present a livestreamed concert of FUN HOME: 10th Anniversary Reunion.

Review: Bouncing Fun with FUN HOME at Brookfield Theater For The Arts

We all have those shows that cut you to your core in a way that few other things can, and based on the opening night audience at the Brookfield Theatre for the Arts, Fun Home is that show for a lot of people. From the moment the band walked on stage, the cast and crew of Brookfield Theatre’s Fun Home had the audience caught: hook, line, and ring of keys.

Season 2 of BANNED TOGETHER Podcast, Directed By Raul Esparza, to Feature Nathan Lane, Audra McDonald, and More

The Dramatists Legal Defense Fund (DLDF) has announced the second edition of Banned Together: An Anti-Censorship Theatre Podcast. This year's edition will feature two episodes, which are available now. Episodes will be available to stream until November 30.

Now Hiring: Company Manager, Wardrobe Supervisor, & More - BWW Classifieds

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 10/5/2023 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

Dramatists Guild Copyright Management Unveils Complete Programming for 2023 Estate Planning Week

DG Copyright Management, Inc. has revealed the complete schedule for their week-long programming in honor of National Estate Planning Awareness Week.

Hartford Stage Invites Community to Free Open House This Month

On Saturday, September 23, Hartford Stage will open its doors for its second consecutive Open House from 12:00PM to 4:00PM, and a Job Fair from 10:00AM to 12:00PM at 50 Church Street in downtown Hartford. New and returning audience members are invited to discover more about the inner workings and activities of the Tony Award-winning theater. 

Review: FUN HOME at Alma Theatre-Cain Park

What did our critic think of FUN HOME at Alma Theatre-Cain Park?

Fairfield Center Stage to Present Immersive Production of Tony Award-Winning Musical FUN

Fairfield Center Stage brings the Tony award-winning musical 'Fun Home' to Trevi Lounge from September 8-17, 2023. Don't miss this immersive production adapted from Alison Bechdel's groundbreaking graphic novel. Get your tickets now!

Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation Names New Board Members and President

Learn about the latest updates at the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF) as they announce Seema Sueko as the newly elected SDCF Board President. Stay informed with the latest news in the entertainment indust

Tickets for all Productions in Hartford Stage's 2023-2024 Season On Sale Now

All tickets for Hartford Stage’s 60th anniversary season went on sale on Monday, July 31, 2023. Ticket prices range from $30 - $105. Discounted rates are available for subscribers, students, and groups of 10 or more.

Playwrights Announced For 2023 Ojai Summer Conference & New Works Festival

Ojai Playwrights Conference (OPC), under the leadership of new Producing Artistic Director Jeremy B. Cohen, today announced the selection of playwrights for its 26th Annual New Works Festival to be held August 2 – 6 in Ojai, CA.

New Village Arts to Present A WEEKEND WITH PABLO PICASSO

New Village Arts (NVA), North County's cultural hub, will bring back to its stage one of the most popular productions of 2019, Herbert Siguenza's tour-de-force performance of A WEEKEND WITH PABLO PICASSO. 

Lisa Kron FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Lisa Kron has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

Lisa Kron has not appeared in the West End.

Lisa Kron has been nominated for several awards, including Best Book of a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Fun Home, Best Book of a Musical at the Tony Awards for Fun Home, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for Fun Home, Outstanding Book of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Fun Home, Outstanding Lyrics at the Drama Desk Awards for Fun Home, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play at The Lortels for Good Person of Szechwan, Pulitzer Prize for Drama at The Pulitzer Prize for Fun Home, Outstanding Play at The Lortels for In the Wake, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for Well, Outstanding One-Person Solo Performance at the Drama Desk Awards for 2.5 Minute Ride, Outstanding Solo Performance at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for 2.5 Minute Ride, Outstanding One Person Show at the Drama Desk Awards for 101 Humiliating Stories, and Outstanding One Person Show at the Drama Desk Awards for 101 Humiliating Stories.

Lisa Kron has won several awards, including Best Book of a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards and the Tony Awards for "Fun Home." She also won the Tony Award for Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for the same show. Additionally, she received the Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play award at The Lortels for "Good Person of Szechwan" and the Outstanding One-Person Solo Performance at the Drama Desk Awards for "2.5 Minute Ride."

Lisa Kron has written 7 shows including 101 Humilating Stories (Playwright), Brides of the Moon (Playwright), 2.5 Minute Ride (Playwright), Well (Playwright), Well (Playwright), In The Wake (Playwright), Fun Home (Bookwriter / Lyricist).

Lisa Kron's next show will be Orlando which opens on 4/2/2024 on Off-Broadway.

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